Keeping everyone safe

We are committed to the safeguarding, care and nurture of the children and people of all ages in our church communities

Most of the time at church we are like a big happy family. However even in very happy families people can have a bad day and even people we know and trust can upset us. We want to help everyone have good days all of the time. We try to make sure that people who have jobs in the church always behave well and in a way that is helpful to you. We never want anyone or anything in church to frighten you, confuse you or worry you.

It is important that you tell us if something is upsetting you or if you are feeling worried about something that’s happening or something somebody is doing. We have specially trained people who you can talk to and who you can ask for help. These people are good at safeguarding. This means they look after everyone’s safety.

Who to contact

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Rachel Meldrum

01494 782783

Parish Safeguarding Officer
safeguarding@cheshamparish.org

Rachel can help with safer recruitment to roles within the parish, safeguarding checks and best practice in church activities. You should also contact Rachel regarding any disclosure or potentially abusive situation.

 
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Diocese of Oxford

Safeguarding Team

If you wish to speak to someone outside your church or the parish, you can contact the diocesan safeguarding team.

Here are some other sources of help you may find useful

 

  • NSPCC: 0808 800 5000

  • Childline: 0800 1111

  • Stop It Now: 0808 1000 900

  • NAPAC: 0808 801 0331

  • Samaritans: 116 123

  • Family Lives: 0808 800 2222

  • National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247

  • Action On Elder Abuse:
    080 8808 8141